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Tips to stay safe if you are new to motorcycling
This year has given many people a chance to reassess their priorities. If you always wanted a motorcycle but were worried about the dangers, recent events may have helped you put that risk into perspective. Motorcycles sales have risen across the country in the last...
When does a lawyer’s mistake become legal malpractice?
In many ways, lawyers are a lot like doctors. They go through substantially more schooling and testing than many other professionals because of the complexity of their work. People often place their total trust in the lawyers and doctors, and both of these groups of...
Grounds to contest a will in Massachusetts
If you wish to contest a will in Massachusetts, you need to be what is called an interested person. It usually means family, those previously named as beneficiaries in the deceased's will or creditors. These are some of the reasons you may contest a will: It was not...
Business location still matters. Here’s why.
When starting a business in the modern era, some people say that the idea that location matters is outdated. They point out that many consumers find businesses online, so they don’t need to stumble upon them in real life, and that many online sales just involve...
Pedestrian in intensive care after hit-and-run in Worchester
As someone who often walks through downtown Worchester, it’s scary to think that there are drivers who would strike people who aren’t even on the roads. You understand that accidents happen, but the reckless behaviors that would lead to a driver entering a store or...
Older cars may be more dangerous
Maybe you love old cars, so you specifically bought and restored an old 1960s vehicle because it’s a classic. Or, maybe you’re just economically-conscious and you like to drive your cars for as long as possible. If it’s still working, you don’t buy a new one, even if...
What should you include in your employment contracts?
If you built your business from the ground up, chances are good that you only had a handful of employees at first. Many of them may have been part of your family or broader social network, which meant you felt comfortable relying on verbal contracts or using...
An overview of your financial options after a dog bite injury
When dogs attack, it usually happens swiftly and violently. If the animal is large and powerful, dog bites can result in severe puncture wounds, deep lacerations and even broken bones in some cases. Even small dogs can cause serious personal injury when they bite...
Undue influence: How to recognize when Mom or Dad has been scammed
When talking about estates and wills, “undue influence” means someone took advantage of the testator’s declining physical or mental state to get something they wanted -- usually the bulk of that person’s estate. In the movies, it’s always a young caretaker who worms...
What are the riskiest business ventures?
They say that you should do what you love. But, if you’re thinking about starting a business, is that always wise advice? It may be, but there are downsides. One is stability. You have to consider how risky the type of business you want to start really is, and you...
